Tag Archives: William F. Carey

Bill Carey (Executive. Born, Hoosick Falls, NY, Sept. 14, 1878; died, Indio, CA, Feb. 24, 1951.) An engineer who was involved in the construction of the Panama Canal, William F. Carey was a dedicated boxing fan who became president of Madison Square Garden in 1929, following the death of Tex Rickard. His association with the Garden […]

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